Dragon fruit kalakand

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red dragon fruit puree
• 1 cup crumbled paneer
• 3 tbsp milk powder
• 4 tbsp sweetener of your choice
• 2 tbsp malai
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• Silver varak, chopped nuts for garnish

Steps

1. In a non-stick pan, add the red dragon fruit puree and cook it on medium flame until it thickens and most of the moisture evaporates.
2. Stir in crumbled paneer, milk powder and sweetener of your choice. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until they blend together smoothly.
3. Add malai, milk, and ghee. Continue cooking while stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
4. Keep cooking until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a soft dough-like mass. Add cardamom powder and mix well. Turn off the heat.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased and lined mould or tray. Spread it evenly and smooth the top.
6. Allow it to cool completely. Garnish with silver varakh or chopped pistachios. Once set, cut into squares or diamonds and serve this vibrant sweet chilled or at room temperature.